New Zealand-bred horses win the world over in the 21st century: Starcraft in England and France, Vengeance of Rain and Russian Pearl in Hong Kong, Big Easy in Singapore, and so on.
Yet for more than 150 years Kiwi-breds' success in Australia's major races has been the most consistent measure of their worth. Most New Zealand breeders would say it still is.
Which is why we keep a record of New Zealand-bred winners of Australian Group & Listed races each season.